111.   He said negotiations between the unions and the transport ministry were underway.

112.   He said the ministry was to hold a meeting with all parties involved in feed production Wednesday to solve the problem.

113.   He said the new Cabinet lineup did not fairly represent Shiite Muslims in Afghanistan, although there are ministries reserved for Hazaras.

114.   He said the ministry is aware of this, and although the number of such cases is small, the ministry is monitoring the situation closely.

115.   He said the ministry is prepared to be flexible and include special provisions in the Act to suit the conditions in Sabah and Sarawak.

116.   He said the ministry is willing to meet the producers of these essential items after Hari Raya.

117.   He said as oil palm fruits were perishable products, the ministry was unable to increase exports although palm oil prices were very attractive.

118.   His ministry also was training health workers in rural areas to diagnose malaria as early as possible, he said.

119.   His ministry was gathering evidence including tape recordings of speeches by party leaders, he added.

120.   His ministry is responsible for the hiring of civil servants.